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Designers, Sculptors,  and  Manufacturers  of 
Mausoleums, Sarcophagi,  Monuments,  and  Headstones 
t*,i / in  all  Kinds  of  fine  granite 


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"Her  monuments  shall  \/\/ORKS 

last  when  Egypt's  fall-'  J]  JOG  WATER  St. 

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Quincy,  mass: 


"The  conscious  stone 
to  beauty  grew  - 

Emerson. 


IN  this  brochure  we  present  a few  illustrations  of  original  designs  of 
Sarcophagi,  Monuments  and  Headstones. 

Our  purpose  will  be  served  if  this  collection  is  of  service  in  helping 
the  purchaser  to  a satisfactory  selection. 

In  these  pages  we  are  able  to  but  merely  suggest  the  possibilities  of 
originality  in  monument  making.  The  designs  illustrated  herein  are  not 
“ stock  patterns.”  They  are  the  result  of  original  effort  on  the  part  of  artists 
working  exclusively  for  us.  Ever}7  memorial  shown  on  the  pages  that 
follow,  from  the  smallest  headstone  to  the  most  costly  and  elaborate  sar- 
cophagus, are  of  the  types  commending  themselves  most  favorably  to  the 
best  tastes  at  the  present  time. 


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A Word  About  Quincy. 


Location  — Quincy  is  situated  on  Quincy  Hay  in  Boston  Harbor,  seven  and  a half  miles  south-south-east 
of  Boston.  It  is  on  the  line  of  the  Old  Colony  system,  New  York,  New  Haven  and  Hartford  Railroad. 
Trains  run  at  brief  intervals  between  the  two  cities,  enabling  visitors  in  Boston  to  make  the  trip  to  our  works 
with  little  loss  of  time. 

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Points  ok  Historical  Initcrest. — -There  are  few  cities  that  equal  Quincy  in  point  of  historical  interest. 
It  was  one  of  the  earl)'-  settlements  of  Massachusetts.  Originally  a part  of  Braintree  it  separated  from  that 
town  and  adopted  its  present  name  in  1792.  It  was  the  birth  place  of  John  Adams,  second  president  of  the 
United  States,  and  of  John  Quincy  Adams,  sixth  president  of  the  United  States,  John  Hancock  was  also 
born  here.  The  burial  place  of  the  two  presidents  is  marked  by  a memorial  church  of  Quincy  granite. 

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The  Granite  Industry. — The  first  notable  monument  of  Quincy  granite  was  quarried  more  than  half  a 
century  ago.  The  obelisk-formed  granite  shaft  which  marks  the  battle-field  of  Bunker  Hill  marks  also  the 
beginning  of  the  modern  granite  cutting  industry  which  has  made  Quincy  famous. 

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The  Dark.  Blue  Quincy  Granite.- — It  was  our  good  fortune  to  purchase  the  quarry  producing  the  dark 
blue  Quincy  granite , which  has  since  become  celebrated.  The  wide  popularity  which  this  granite  has  won 
in  all  quarters  has  been  due  to  fineness  of  texture,  enduring  qualities,  and  its  rich  coloring,  admitting  of 
beautiful  contrasts  between  the  rough  and  polished  surfaces.  Monuments  from  this  granite  have  been  set  in 
nearly  every  state  and  territory.  They  are  entitled  to  highest  rank  as  splendid  examples  of  the  stone  cutter’s 
art. 


Our  Quarry  and  Works. — We  are  now  working  our  quarry  at  a depth  of  one  hundred  feet  below  the 
surface.  As  we  have  gone  down  deeper  the  quality  of  the  granite  has  improved.  The  grain  has  become  finer, 
rendering  the  stone  harder,  more  enduring  and  susceptible  to  a higher  polish. 

Although  owners  of  the  Quincy  quarry  we  furnish  monuments  in  all  the  finer  grades  of  American  and 
Foreign  granites.  We  have  ready  for  inspection  at  all  times  at  our  works  Finished  Monumental  Work  in 
wide  variety  of  design  and  material.  We  meet  the  requirements  of  the  most  exacting  art  lover  in  all  our 
work  and  designs. 

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Form,  Material  and  Cost. — It  will  be  noted  that  we  have  not  attempted  a description  of  the  different 
forms  of  memorials  selected  for  illustration.  The  subject  is  altogether  too  broad  for  satisfactory  or  profitable 
discussion  in  brief  space.  The  examples  shown  have  been  closely  studied  and  embody  correct  principles.  In 
selecting  the  material  for  each  design  we  choose  the  variety  of  granite  which  will  give  the  most  pleasing 
effect. 

Quotations  of  cost  can  not  be  given  in  connection  with  the  illustrations,  as  all  designs  may  be  made  in 
large  or  small  dimensions  and  the  proportions  may  also  be  changed.  Slight  changes  in  finish  will  also 
materially  affect  the  price.  We  are  able,  however,  to  promptly  send  estimates  with  dimensions  of  any 
memorial  shown  herein.  We  cannot  quote  prices  for  inferior  work,  as  we  are  sometimes  asked  to  do.  It  is  our 
purpose  to  have  our  name  stand  only  for  that  which  is  best  in  monument  making. 


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